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Maya Jama to Leave Love Island
UK Host Departs After 9 Seasons, Signs New Deal with Netflix
From Variety

Maya Jama is teaming up with Netflix for the next chapter of her career.

Jama revealed on Sunday that she was quitting as the host of Love Island in the UK after nine seasons. Now, the presenter and actress has announced a deal with Netflix. The terms of the agreement are not clear, but Jama said there are some “really exciting things coming” as part of the pact, which was first reported by Variety.

Anne Mensah, Netflix’s UK chief, said: “Maya is fabulous. She has an infectious energy and an ability to captivate audiences. We adored working with her on The Gentlemen, and we’re absolutely delighted for her to be an even bigger part of the Netflix family.”

“What an incredible era and what an unforgettable time I’ve had, it’s been far too much fun to put into words or a video,” she began her statement. “But as all good things must come to an end, it’s my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island.”

She continued: “I’ve always believed that to truly grow, you have to take a leap every now and then, and now is my time to throw myself into something new.”

Jama first joined as the show’s host in 2023, succeeding host Laura Whitmore. In the time since, her star has soared – Jama even competed on the recent second season of “Celebrity Traitors,” on which she was the only original Traitor to make it to the final episode. This year, Jama made her acting debut in the second season of Guy Ritchie’s critically acclaimed “The Gentlemen.”

Before becoming a sought-after presenter, Jama made a name for herself as one of the youngest BBC Radio One DJs ever.

Read her full statement here:

What an incredible era and what an unforgettable time I’ve had, it’s been far too much fun to put into words or a video..but as all good things must come to an end, it’s my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island.

Firstly, I want to thank all of the people who rooted so hard for me to host the show in the first place. I wouldn’t change a thing. To the fans of the show, thank you for every supportive message and every single time you’ve tuned in during my time as host, I’m forever grateful to you all. The show really does belong to the people who watch it and embrace it year after year.

Biggest thanks to the incredible production team, I’ve seen firsthand how you work your asses off for months every year to bring this iconic show to life.

I started hosting the show aged 28 and during the 9 incredible series met the most wonderful humans along the way. I’ve loved every slow-mo walk, fire pit and live show. I’ll forever be grateful for the experience.

But I’ve always believed that to truly grow, you have to take a leap every now and then, and now is my time to throw myself into something new.

While my own Love Island journey has come to an end, I wish the show and the team all the success in the world, I’ll be cheering you lot on from the sidelines forever. ❤️

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posted 11/9/2026

BBC Respins "The Wheel"
Michael McIntyre's Quiz REturns for Season 7
From BBC Media Centre

Michael McIntyre is back with his hit game show that’s packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants answer their way to a fortune?

Celebrities on The Wheel in episode one are: Michael Ball, Kate Garraway, Isa Guha, Harriet Kemsley, Matt Morsia, Katherine Ryan and Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely in the double chair.

The Wheel returns to iPlayer and BBC One at 8pm on Saturday 14 November.

BBC Media Centre
The Northern Echo

posted 11/9/2026

Japan Sends Two to MIPCOM
Nippon TV to Market "Fake City", "The Kitchen Trust"
From Nippon TV PR

Nippon TV, Japan's leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today that Gyokuro Studio, the company's in-house production studio dedicated to developing unscripted content for global audiences, is launching two new formats: Fake City and The Kitchen Trust (number of episodes and running times are adjustable to local scheduling or adaptations). The announcement was made by Ken Akiyama, Head of Gyokuro Studio, Nippon TV.

Since its launch in June 2025, Gyokuro Studio has built a slate of game show, culinary, reality, dating and comedy formats. Following the MIPCOM 2026 debut of Ultra Mission, Love on the Menu and Never Look Back, the studio now adds a game show and a high-stakes culinary competition, both piloted on Nippon TV in March 2026.

The first new format, Fake City, asks one simple question: if parts of your city changed overnight, would you notice? Celebrity contestants spend a day getting to know a real town, unaware that a team of Fakers will secretly alter it while they sleep. Using skills in special-effects makeup and film set construction, the Fakers create changes designed to hide in plain sight. The next morning, the celebrities race to spot every change before sunset, with each discovery revealing how the Fakers pulled it off. It is a giant game of Spot the Difference, with an entire city as the game board.

The second new format, The Kitchen Trust, is a high-stakes culinary competition built on the bond between elite chefs and their longtime Providers, such as legendary fishers, hunters and farmers. A theme ingredient is revealed on the spot. The chef has just 15 seconds to plan a dish and a single 30-second phone call to place the order. Then all communication is severed for 72 hours, as the Provider risks everything in the wild to secure the ingredient. Failure to deliver on time means immediate disqualification. Once the ingredient arrives, the chef cooks the final dish, and teams are judged on both the quality of the raw ingredient and the chef's technique.

"Both formats are built on universal experiences that resonate with audiences around the world. Every town has streets that its residents believe they know by heart, and every food culture has chefs who rely on the people who fish, hunt and farm for them. Our partners can bring their own cities, their own ingredients and their own stars, while the mechanics stay exactly the same. That is what we mean by formats that travel," said Ken Akiyama, Head of Gyokuro Studio.

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posted 11/9/2026


BBC
TOMMY WALSH: 1956-2026
"Ground Force" Host Played Games
From Sky News

Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died at the age of 69 following a "long illness", his agent has confirmed.

He was best known for fronting the BBC garden makeover show from 1997 to 2005.

The broadcaster's agent, Debbie Schiesser, told the Press Association: "Tommy died peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his family. As this has only just happened, we would ask everyone to please respect the family's privacy."

Walsh, from Hackney, London, presented Ground Force alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock. The series attracted 12 million viewers at its peak.

A builder by trade, Walsh has appeared on or presented dozens of home improvement shows, including Homes Under The Hammer and Clean It, Fix It. He ran his own property company before moving into TV.

One of his clients was a TV producer, who invited him to take a screen test which jumpstarted his on-screen career.

He was also a contestant on weight loss show Celebrity Fit Club, and appeared on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank and quiz show Pointless.

Walsh was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2022 after a doctor found a lump during a GP appointment, though he later made a full recovery.

Speaking at an event for The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer charity posted online in 2024, Walsh said doctors had discovered a "three-centimetre tumour in the lung", and said he had an emergency appointment for a CT scan the next day.

Walsh also spoke publicly about breast cancer in men after finding two benign lumps on his chest in 2002.

He was married to his wife Marie and was a father to three children, called Charlotte, Natalie and Jonjo.

Sky News
Yorkshire Post

posted 11/9/2026


NZ One
DAI HENWOOD: 1978-2026
"LEGO Masters NZ", "Dancing with the Stars NZ" Host
From Rolling Stone AU/NZ

New Zealand comedian and television presenter Dai Henwood, best known for his long-running role on 7 Days, has died aged 48 following six years living with bowel cancer.

His management confirmed Henwood died at Auckland Hospital on Tuesday (November 10th), holding the hands of his family. In a statement, they remembered a performer whose impact extended well beyond comedy.

“He truly brought people together,” the statement said, paying tribute to his charity work, generosity and ability to make audiences laugh. “Nothing made Dai happier than making people laugh,” the statement said, before concluding, “What a (expletive)’ legend ay?”

A familiar face on New Zealand television for more than two decades, Henwood was a founding cast member of comedy panel show 7 Days, appearing in more than 150 episodes. His other credits included Insert Video Here, Roll the Dai, Power Rangers Beast Morphers, Dancing with the Stars NZ, LEGO Masters NZ, and the fourth season of Taskmaster NZ.

Henwood’s career began while he was studying theatre, film, and Eastern religions at Victoria University. He was named Best New Face on TV2’s Pulp Comedy in 1999 and won the prestigious Billy T Award in 2002, establishing himself as one of the country’s most recognisable stand-up performers.

Born into a prominent Wellington theatre family, he was the son of late actor Ray Henwood and Dame Carolyn Henwood, a former judge. Both parents helped establish the city’s Circa Theatre, although Henwood was determined to build his own career away from his father’s reputation.

In January 2023, he publicly revealed he had been diagnosed with metastatic bowel cancer in 2020. He subsequently spoke candidly about treatment, fear, and finding ways to enjoy life despite an incurable diagnosis. His experiences became the subject of the documentary Live and Let Dai and his 2024 book The Life of Dai, created with fellow comedian and friend Jaquie Brown.

He also used his platform to support cancer awareness and fundraising. During an appearance on the Between Two Beers podcast in April this year, Henwood described the physical and emotional toll of chemotherapy, revealing that his 51st round had been particularly difficult. He had also undergone multiple surgeries and was receiving targeted treatment to reduce tumours in his lungs.

Reflecting on mortality, he told the podcast, “The fear of it is gone … now it’s just the joy of living.”

Henwood was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2025 for his contributions to entertainment and charity fundraising. An avid New Zealand Warriors supporter, he was also known for his devotion to rugby league, once arranging surgery around the NRL schedule.

He is survived by his wife Jo, their children Charlie and Lucy, and his mother Dame Carolyn Henwood.

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1News

posted 11/9/2026

Monday Lightning Round
... or "GOAT Tribute"

  • Ken Jennings commemorates the sixth anniversary of Alex Trebek's passing (Entertainment Weekly)

  • Parvati Shallow to visit Woodstone Manor for the 100th episode of "Ghosts" (TV Insider)

  • Merv Griffin's estate relisted for $23.9M... or 95,600 vowels (Mansion Global)

  • Davina McCall returns to TV with... a health series (Realscreen)

  • Carla Hall has been absent from Food Network for a while. Is this why? (The US Sun)

  • Rob Feeley breaks his silence (Variety) ... and Love Is Blind breaks back (Variety)

  • Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years for SA (Just Jared)

  • Gordon Ramsay turns 60 (Facebook)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES with James & Oliver Phelps on their side gig (TV Insider)


posted 11/9/2026


Mainichi Shimbun
RITSUKO NAKAYAMA: 1942-2026
LEgendary Bowler A Semi-Regular on "Takeshi's Castle"
From Yahoo!

Ritsuko Nakayama, a Japanese bowling standout who helped spark the sport's boom in the 1970s, died Saturday. She was 84.

Nakayama's death was announced by the Japan Professional Bowling Association, which said she had been receiving medical treatment for an unspecified health condition.

Her passing marks the loss of one of the most influential figures in Japanese bowling history.

Before taking up bowling, Nakayama played volleyball for a corporate team and switched sports after the team folded. In 1969, she passed the first professional qualification test for women bowlers, finishing second to the late Kayoko Suda. She was one of 13 women in the first generation of pro bowlers that year.

A year later, Nakayama made history by rolling the first perfect game in women's professional bowling.

Her popularity, however, extended beyond the lanes. By 1971, she had appeared in a television commercial for a shampoo product, and the ad's catchphrase inspired the nickname "Sawayaka Ritsuko-san," by which she became widely known. She also featured as a semi-regular (as "Ravishing Ritsuko-Ritsuko") on the original "Takeshi's Castle". .

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Nippon

posted 11/8/2026

Weekend Lightning Round
... or "Bad Blood on the Dance Floor?"

  • Danielle Fishel accuses judges of being tougher on female contestants (Deadline)

  • Dana White was offered the job as White House press secretary... then he turned it down... then the president said he was only kidding, because malignant narcissists gotta malignant narcissist. (Deadline)

  • Maggie Sajak recalls her father's medical emergency (TV Insider)

  • Alex Trebek: six years after his death (TV Insider)

  • Gordon Ramsay to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame shortly after turning 60 (The Daily Tribune)

  • Aaryn Williams admits that racist comments on Big Brother were "The biggest regret in my life" (Entertainment Weekly)


posted 11/8/2026


ABC

Midseason: ABC
"Celebrity Jeopardy!" Kicks Off the Second Season January 29
From Deadline

Halloween is over and the holidays are looming — that means it’s time to look ahead at TV’s midseason. ABC on Friday revealed winter 2027 dates for a number of its series, with reality franchise godfather The Bachelor is moving to Sundays for the first time.

The net also set premiere dates for new seasons of High Potential, Will Trent, Abbott Elementary, Shifting Gears, American Idol and others. See the full schedule below.

Season 30 of The Bachelor was ordered in June 2025, three months after two of its top showrunners exited among allegations of a “toxic” workplace. Network brass said in April that The Bachelor would return in 2027.

Bookending The Bachelor starting March 21 are America’s Funniest Home Videos and the Season 18 premiere of What Would You Do?

ABC’s midseason sked kicks off with the Season 5 premiere of Will Trent on Tuesday, January 5, followed by the third-season arrival of High Potential, which leads in to new docuseries Surviving a Scandal.

The Wednesday lineup bows January 6 with a two-episode Season 3 premiere of the Tim Allen-Kat Dennings sitcom Shifting Gears. Fellow comedy Abbott Elementary‘s sixth session starts a week later on January 13 The network said last month that Season 9 of The Rookie and its new spinoff The Rookie: North will bow on January 6.

Popular dramas 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville and Grey’s Anatomy return to the Thursday night lineup with midseason premieres on Thursday, January 7. ABC’s untitled Grey’s Anatomy spinoff will debut during the 2027-28 TV season.

On the unscripted front, American Idol will kick off its silver-anniversary season on Monday, February 8, one week after the special American Idol at 25 (working title) airs. Celebrity Jeopardy! returns for Season 5 on Friday, January 29.

ABC also has a trio of previously announced one-night mega-specials with the 69th Grammy Awards ceremony February 9, Super Bowl LXI on February 14 and the 99th Academy Awards on March 14.

ABC's 2027 MIDSEASON SCHEDULE (all times ET/PT unless noted, game shows in bold):

Tuesday, January 5
- 8p: Will Trent (Season 5 premiere)
- 9p: High Potential (Season 3 premiere)
- 10p: Surviving a Scandal (Series premiere)

Wednesday, January 6
- 8p: Shifting Gears (Two-episode Season 3 premiere)
- 9p: The Rookie (Season 9 premiere)
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10p: The Rookie North (Series premiere)

Thursday, January 7
- 8p:: 9-1-1 (Season 10 midseason return)
- 9p: 9-1-1: Nashville (Season 2 midseason return)
- 10p: Grey’s Anatomy (Season 23 midseason return)

Wednesday, January 13
- 8:31p: Abbott Elementary (Season 6 midseason return)

Friday, January 29
- 8p: Celebrity Jeopardy! (Season 5 premiere)

Monday, February 1
- 8p: American Idol at 25 (w/t)

Sunday, February 7
- 7p E/4p PT: Grammy Awards

Monday, February 8
- 8p: American Idol (Season 25 premiere)
- 10p: Shark Tank (New time period)

Sunday, February 14
- 6:30p E/3:30p P: Super Bowl LXI
- 10:15p: High Potential

Sunday, March 14
- 7p E/4p P: The Oscars

Sunday, March 21
- 7p: America’s Funniest Home Videos
- 8:01p: The Bachelor (Season 30 Premiere)
- 10:01p: What Would You Do? (Season 18 Premiere)

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posted 11/6/2026


Fox/Roku

Done Deal
Fox, Roku Channel Officially Merged After Promises to DOJ
From Variety

The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division Friday announced that it closed its investigation into Fox Corp.’s $22 billion acquisition of Roku after finding the deal “is not likely to result in harm to competition.”

However, Fox — which announced the completion of the Roku deal Friday — made several commitments to the DOJ in connection with the deal.

According to the DOJ, “Consistent with the Division’s finding that the transaction is unlikely to result in harm to competition, Fox has committed that Roku will remain an open and neutral content partner post-merger.”

Specifically, Fox has committed to abide by the following four conditions:
- Fox will continue carrying non-Fox content on Roku for a period of at least three years “consistent with historical Roku practice.”
- Fox “will not discriminate against non-Fox content” in search results. For application placement on Roku, Fox will continue to allow users to reconfigure application configurations on the home screen.
- Fox will continue to provide data products to third parties on commercially reasonable terms consistent with Roku’s standard distribution agreement.
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Fox will maintain existing contractual firewall commitments to content partners for competitively sensitive non-Fox content data, including aggregated and non-aggregated data that can be inferred from, or collected through, commercial activities of non-Fox content providers or their uses on Roku products, including click, search, view, and voice data for a period of at least three years.

The DOJ’s Antitrust Division opened an investigation into Fox’s proposed Roku acquisition, as is customary, and in September issued second requests for documentation to Fox and Roku. According to the agency, the division “analyzed whether the proposed merger may harm competition among free, ad-supported streaming providers” and “considered whether Fox might use its control of the Roku platform to disadvantage its content rivals post-merger.”

The Justice Department concluded that Fox’s Roku takeover would be “unlikely” to introduce “substantial risk of harm.”

Lachlan K. Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation, said: "The closing of this acquisition advances the long-term strategy of FOX. Beginning today, our top priority for the combined company is to continue to relentlessly serve audiences and partners, while reinforcing the openness and choice that is the essence of the Roku platform. Our shared entrepreneurial passion and clear conviction toward building the future together with our new Roku colleagues gives us great confidence in the opportunities ahead of us."

Roku founder Anthony Wood will join the FOX board of directors. He will also serve as Co-Chair, FOX Digital Platforms, the newly formed division that includes Roku, Tubi, FOX One, Red Seat Ventures, and other digital products and services across the Company, alongside Paul Cheesbrough, who assumes the role of Co-Chair and CEO, FOX Digital Platforms.

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posted 11/6/2026


Sony Pictures TV/CBS Media Ventures

Wheel Scores in Season 44
New Game Elements Drive Syndication, Streaming Numbers
From Variety

“Wheel of Fortune” introduced some new features for its Season 44, and it appears to be paying off with viewers. The long-running syndicated game show is averaging 8.59 million viewers in linear this year, up 17% from last year, while its household rating is a 4.8, up 16% from last year. M

eanwhile, producer Sony Pictures Television also reports that “Wheel of Fortune” on streaming is up 78% with total viewers and up 29% with adults 25-54. (“Wheel of Fortune” streams on Peacock, Hulu and Hulu on Disney+). Sony said the show reaches a total of nearly 37 million total viewers so far this season and says “Wheel” is the No. 1 entertainment program on TV.

In Season 44, “Wheel of Fortune” gameplay added a new opening round, dubbed “Fortune Frenzy,” which follows contestants as they’re given 30 seconds to solve as many puzzles as possible. That means more puzzles at the start of the show.

Sony said the ratings increase also comes as it assumes marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for “Wheel.” A year ago, CBS Media Ventures and Sony Pictures TV settled their long-running battle over the distribution of “Wheel” and “Jeopardy.” As part of their settlement, Sony took over international distribution of “Wheel” last year, while CBS kept domestic distribution through 2027-2028 (at which point Sony takes it over). CBS continued to handle marketing, promotions and affiliate relations last year, but all of that moved to Sony starting this fall.

“We’ve been very deliberate about using audience insights to inform how we evolve ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ introducing meaningful changes that keep the format fresh while protecting what has made the franchise so enduring,” said Sony Pictures TV president of game shows Suzanne Prete in a statement. “At a time when the broader linear landscape is challenged, growing our audience and ranking as the No. 1 entertainment series on television is a strong validation of that approach. We’re particularly proud of the tremendous growth we’re seeing on streaming, which reflects our continued focus on expanding the reach of ‘Wheel’ and meeting audiences wherever and however they choose to watch.”

Variety

posted 11/6/2026

Netflix Bid to Buy Radford Studios Stalled
Will Streamer Move Forward with the Purchase?
From the Hollywood Reporter

Netflix‘s proposed acquisition of the historic Radford Studio Center lot has stalled as the entertainment giant weighs whether to move forward with purchase, raising questions of how much production space it expects to need in Los Angeles and whether it believes owning a major Hollywood lot still makes sense.

“Netflix has not closed the transaction, and they are not deciding to close it until sometime maybe later in the year,” said Hudson Pacific CEO Victor Coleman during an earnings call on Thursday. “Or not.”

Netflix is the third-biggest tenant of Hudson Pacific properties, leasing the ICON, EPIC and CUE buildings at Sunset Studios in Los Angeles. One line of speculation has been that Netflix is looking to become an owner rather than a tenant in L.A. and that Radford would fit the bill for a sprawling studio property.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that there’s been an extension in the initial 90-day due diligence period for Netflix to examine the Radford property, according to a person familiar with the transaction. The development doesn’t necessarily signal the deal won’t close, this source cautions, though it highlights the gravity of taking on a sprawling production campus in L.A. as filming levels in the region hover around historic lows.

In recent years, Netflix and other studios have prioritized shooting in other states and countries where labor and other costs are cheaper that offer more generous filming subsidies.

The expectation in Hollywood real estate circles is that the deal will ultimately close. “Everyone assumes it’s going to get done,” this source says. The transaction, estimated at $330 million to $400 million, comes as Netflix reassesses its commitments to soundstage space in L.A. The company has been cancelling some obligations with Hudson Pacific, the source adds, potentially suggesting that it’s taking seriously a shift from leasing production space to owning it.

The Hollywood Reporter

The Wrap

posted 11/6/2026

Take Me Out Again?
Fremantle Looks to Reboot Series with "Glamorous Female"
From the Sun

Iconic dating series Take Me Out is set to return to screens nearly seven years after its axe from ITV.

But host Paddy McGuinness will not be back for the reboot — with bosses instead looking for a “glamorous female” like Olivia Attwood or Emily Atack to bring in new audiences.

A source said: “Take Me Out was absolutely huge in the 2010s and was a stalwart of the primetime light entertainment schedule.

“Execs at Fremantle, the production company behind the reboot, want to ensure it has the same cheeky tone as the original.

“That’s what set it apart from more serious dating formats which rely on beef and drama — and made it such a fun watch.

“Emily and Olivia’s quick wit and timing make them favourites and Maya Jama was also considered perfect, but her links to Love Island make that tricky."

The Sun
The NWE Mail

posted 11/6/2026


ScreenRant
KOUMEI NAKAMURA: 1947-2026
Second Japanese "Iron Chef"
From Komei Co. Ltd PR

Chef Koumei Nakamura, who rose to fame as the second Iron Chef Japanese on the original version of "Iron Chef", has died aged 78.

A statement on his official website reads (translated from Japanese): "It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Koumei Nakamura—the chef behind the "Komei Nakamura" brand and our long-standing culinary supervisor—on January 25, 2026.

"We express our profound gratitude for the kindness and support shown to him during his lifetime, and we offer our sincere condolences.

"As a chef, Komei Nakamura possessed exceptional skill and sensibility, creating numerous dishes and contributing significantly to the development of Japanese culinary culture. In his role as brand supervisor for our company, he poured immense passion into product development and the oversight of culinary equipment, guided by his distinct philosophy and unwavering commitment to quality.

"With the consent of his family, we intend to carefully uphold the culinary philosophy and supervisory principles that he established. We remain committed to carrying on his spirit and continuing our supervisory operations, ensuring the ongoing provision of valuable products that bring joy to our customers. We thank you deeply for your support thus far, and we humbly ask for your continued kindness and patronage moving forward."

In 1996, upon the retirement of original Iron Chef Japanese Rokusaburo Michiba, Nakamura, then the head chef of Nadaman at the Hotel New Otani in Tokyo, was tapped to be his successor. He accrued a record of 24-11-1 with one no-contest. He would retire in 1998 after losing to recurring challenger Toshiro Kandagawa.

Koumei Nakamura Studio

posted 11/6/2026

Happy Friday Lightning Round
... or "300 to Beat"

  • Erin Andrews to cover her 300th NFL game (Sourts Business Journal)

  • Joan Vassos, Chock Chapple split after two years (E! Online)

  • Trish Balusa sues ITV after lack of care in her Big Brother UK season (Reality Tea)

  • Ken Jennings is a "Track Star" (TV Insider)

  • LIST ABUSE: 10 of the biggest game show scandals in history according to... (Entertainment Weekly)

  • Pat Sajak "unimpressed" by Jackson Olson's dancing on a family trip (TV Insider)

  • Nate Bargatze plans a special for Netflix (Variety)

  • Carson Daly upped to co-host of Saturday Today (Deadline)


posted 11/6/2026


Warner Horizon TV/ABC

More on "The Vow"
Trailer Drops for Fox Nation Dating Series
From Variety

There’s one bachelor, 10 women vying for his love and Chris Harrison.

In Fox Nation’s upcoming dating series “The Vow,” the ex-“Bachelor” host steps into familiar territory, five years after his controversial exit from the ABC franchise.

The trailer puts 30-year-old Jace Cates front and center as he splits his attention between the female contestants. “I think Jace would be an amazing dad. Oh my gosh, like, put a baby in me now!” says one cast member as Cates is seen cradling an infant.

Premiering on Nov. 11 on Fox Nation, the streamer will roll out one episode per week until the Dec. 9 finale.

Per the description, the show will explore “whether shared values, faith, communication, and long-term goals can build a relationship designed to last long after the cameras stop rolling. At a time when much of modern dating culture is driven by fleeting connections and social media attention, the series offers a different approach by placing the focus on meaningful relationships, commitment and building a life together.”

When Fox Nation put out the first teaser for “The Vow,” it did shy away from the connection between Harrison and TV’s most iconic dating show. In the teaser, the host throws a red rose — the symbol of “The Bachelor” — on the ground before threatening to step on it. Plus, “The Vow” will feature an appearance from Sean and Catherine Lowe, whose love story unfolded on Season 17 of “The Bachelor” in 2013. The pair has been married since and is one of the most famous examples of a long-lasting relationship to form on reality television.

Harrison hosted “The Bachelor” and all of its spinoffs from the series’ inception in 2002. He exited the franchise in 2021 after comments he made defending former contestant Rachael Kirkconnell drew sharp backlash and were perceived by some as racially insensitive.

“I’m so excited to be back helping people find love, and Fox Nation has been an incredible partner in bringing this vision to life,” Harrison said in a statement. “We were inspired by the faith-driven renaissance happening across America, and as a result, I believe we’ve created the most authentic dating show on television today. At a time when so many people feel dating has become harder than ever, ‘The Vow’ asks a simple but important question: Can genuine, lasting love still be found in the modern world? The stakes couldn’t be higher. I’m incredibly proud and honored to put my name on this show.”

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posted 11/5/2026

"The Voice" Spins Off TikTok Live Show
Josh "Bru" Brubaker to Host Starting November 9
From the Hollywood Reporter

The Voice is gearing up to give viewers a special look at the behind-the-scenes of the show with the launch of its first-ever TikTok Live companion show, The Hollywood Reporter reports.

Launching Nov. 9 and continuing through the season 30 finale on Dec. 14, Josh “Bru” Brubaker will host the new show weekly on Mondays that streams 20 minutes before each broadcast and continues through the televised show.

The TikTok Live show will feature interviews with The Voice artists and coaches, serving as “the ultimate, unfiltered backstage pass to the high-stakes live shows exclusively on the official Voice TikTok handle.”

“Each week, the livestream will elevate the fan experience with rotating celebrity co-hosts, special guest appearances, and deep-dive looks into the high-energy backstage environment that can only be unlocked on TikTok,” a description reads. “From raw, unscripted emotions minutes after performances to the pulsing real-time energy of the studio, viewers won’t just watch The Voice — they’ll live it. They’ll be pulling back the curtain on The Voice like never before.”

Bru said in a statement shared with THR, “I grew up watching The Voice, so getting to go from being a fan of the show to actually being part of it is one of those moments that feels almost too surreal to put into words. I am so honored and grateful for the opportunity to help bring its first ever TikTok Live companion show to life. Music has always been such a huge part of my world, and I can’t wait to celebrate these incredible artists, connect with fans, and experience the magic of The Voice from a whole new perspective!”

Bru, also known professionally as Bru on the Radio, is an Emmy-winning host, known for sharing behind-the-scenes looks at his radio career hosting on Audacy. He has over 5 million followers across platforms, and hosts The Bru Show weekdays on Audacy pop stations across the country.

The Voice is currently airing its 30th season, with Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah and Riley Green serving as coaches.

The Hollywood Reporter

posted 11/5/2026

Thursday Lightning Round
... or "LIV and Let Die"

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posted 11/5/2026

"Million Pound Shot" A Million Pound Hoax
One-Off Special Dramatizes the Dangers of Gambling
From the Sunday Times

On Sunday night, Channel 4 viewers tuned into what they thought was a sleek new quiz show fronted by Bradley Walsh. Contestants were to bet money on general knowledge questions, with the potential to win up to £1 million. The twist: they were betting their own money.

Half an hour into the Million Pound Shot, filmed before a studio audience, one of the contestants, Reece, 30, collapsed on the floor, fighting back tears after losing £6,000.

The show seemed to descend into chaos as an audience member started protesting about the ethics of the game and the broadcast appeared to cut out.

Moments later, Walsh re-emerged on the stage and informed viewers they had just watched a hoax. The contestants, set manager, and even the audience heckler were all actors performing a piece of theatre illustrating the practices of UK gambling companies.

Upon unveiling the truth, Bradley spoke to the audience, saying: “The whole thing was a performance, everything you’ve seen tonight draws on the techniques used by the gambling industry.”

He then introduced the actors who played the contestants and floor manager.

The star went on to explain how they wanted to create an experiment to show how gamblers are manipulated to keep playing and spend more.

Although in only three days since airing, Million Pound Shot has received 65 Ofcom complaints.

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posted 11/4/2026

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